Administrator

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team and Staff Network Programme Administrator

Job overview

Are you an experienced and confident administrator looking for a new challenge? Come and join us in our ‘CQC rated Outstanding’ Trust as an Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Administrator and valued member of the People Directorate. We need someone with excellent organisation and communication skills to support our three Staff Networks and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team.

You should already have knowledge and experience of using a variety of software Microsoft Office programmes/packages, including Microsoft Teams, Excel and specifically PowerPoint with the ability to produce presentations to a high standard. You would also have knowledge and experience of managing diaries, taking meeting minutes and managing office systems to the highest standards. You’ll need to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, both within BHFT and the organisations we work with.

You will be joining an NHS Trust that, in the latest National Staff Survey, achieved top place from of all Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trusts across the country for staff recommending it as a place to work. The Trust was also most recently rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC (Care Quality Commission).

In line with our home working policy, much of your time in this role will be based at home.
- To work closely with and support the day-to-day work of our three staff networks, the Head of Inclusion, OD and Organisational Experience and their team.
- To be the central point of contact and maintain relationships for the three staff networks, assisting them in the development and maintenance of their memberships and respective action/work plans as well as sharing initiates across the networks where appropriate.
- Full diary management for the Head of Inclusion, OD and Organisational Experience and booking of meetings and where necessary.
- Attend designated meetings where the information may be complex and sensitive, taking and transcribing minutes. Distribute information prior to and after meetings in a timely way
- Ensure the efficient and accurate recording of data on all electronic systems.
- Type confidential correspondence, reports and other documentation to a high standard within agreed timescales.
- Provide dedicated planning, coordination and administrative support to the three staff networks and the EDI team, as required, including diary management.

**The 3 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role**:

- NVQ4 or equivalent qualification/experience
- Knowledge and experience of using a variety of software Microsoft Office programme, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Previous experience of working in a busy office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties, including diary management and taking minutes.

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.

For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:

- Salary ranging from £25,147 - £27,597 Per Annum (Incl. HCAS)
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support 
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.